Florida State vs Georgia Tech Prediction, Game Preview, and Betting Lines

The 2024 college football season kicks off with the Aer Lingus College Football Classic between Florida State and Georgia Tech

The ACC season gets going with a big game for both teams … and it’s happening in Ireland.

Northwestern stunned Nebraska two seasons ago in the Dublin game, and last year Notre Dame rolled Navy.

This time around, can Florida State get back on track fast after a brutal end in every way to the 2023 season, or can Georgia Tech make a massive statement after what felt like a breakthrough campaign?

Florida State vs Georgia Tech Preview

Florida State vs Georgia Tech How to Watch
Date: Saturday, August 24, 2024
Game Time: 12:00 pm
Venue: Aviva Stadium, Dublin, Ireland
How to Watch: ESPN
2023 Records: Florida State (13-1), Georgia Tech (7-6)
- Week 0 Schedule, Predictions

Why Georgia Tech Will Win

The offensive line should be able to hold up.

There’s no dealing with Florida State this season without being able to handle the Nole defensive front, and the Yellow Jacket front five should be one of the team’s biggest strengths.

The ground game will once again be outstanding, the line is loaded with four starters back, and Haynes King and the passing attack be able to get things going a bit.

However …

Why Florida State Will Win

Can the Georgia Tech defensive front hold up against the Florida State running game?

The Yellow Jackets have to find a pass rush that was missing in action, especially on third downs. Florida State reloaded at receiver, has a big-time passer in DJ Uiagalelei, and it might have a better offensive front this season after it gets a little bit of time to work.

There’s enough of a good rotation at running back to keep everyone fresh and control the action and tempo.

Florida State vs Georgia Tech: Who Will Win

The Georgia Tech defense will keep the team in the game.

Florida State will have a hard time getting going. There won’t be a lot happening from the Yellow Jacket pass rush, but the secondary will hold up well on third downs. It’ll be a bit ragged on both sides of the ball early on.

The Seminole defense will do its part, too, especially in the secondary. Eventually, the running game will come up with a few good drives and take over late.

Florida State won’t play like it wants to erase all the bad things that happened late last season, but the attitude will start to pop through.

Florida State vs Georgia Tech Prediction, Betting Lines

Florida State 34, Georgia Tech 17
Line: Florida State -11.5, o/u: 56.5
ATS Confidence out of 5: 2
Florida State vs Georgia Tech Must See Rating: 3.5